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Voda

Boston, US · Founded 2017 · 84 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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VODA.ai provides an AI-based decision support platform that analyzes water pipe and service line health to predict failures, helping water utilities plan maintenance, reduce water loss, and prevent catastrophic pipe failures. The company serves utilities across the US and internationally.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechSaaS

Founders & leadership

Voda was founded in 2017 by Jim Fitchett.

JFJim Fitchett
Jim FitchettCo-founder of VODA.aiJim Fitchett co-founded three companies that were acquired, including RecoveryCare (sold to Medtronic) and ProVentive, and served as CIO of Harvard Medical School, a partner at EY, and a faculty member at Harvard since 1993 teaching innovation and entrepreneurship.
GDGeorge Demosthenous
George DemosthenousCo-founderHe spent seven years at Mueller Systems, moving from software specialist and AMI systems analyst to network operations center manager and head of software product management, before starting VODA.ai in 2017. He also serves on the board of the Hellenic Innovation Network and mentors startups through Cyprus Seeds.
GD
Georgios DemosthenousNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 6

Echo River Capitallisted by Echo River CapitalMarin County · $10K – $250K

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BURNT ISLAND VENTURESreportedBrooklyn

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Also in the syndicate · 3

Freiraum VenturesleadLightbulb TrustULTRA VC

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$1.4M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2018–2026

  • Undisclosed amountSeries AMay 2026
    Source ↗
  • Undisclosed amountpre-seed fundingJun 2024

    Freiraum Ventures (lead), Lightbulb Trust, ULTRA VC

    Source ↗
▶$1.1MraisedNov 2019 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James FitchettExecutive Officer, Director
  • Georgios DemosthenousExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$1.1M
First sale
Nov 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$250KraisedMar 2018 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James FitchettExecutive Officer, Director
  • Georgios DemosthenousExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$250K
First sale
Mar 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Troutman Pepper Locke Advises VODA.ai in Series A Financing - Troutman Pepper Locketroutman.com · May 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Voda do?
VODA.ai provides an AI-based decision support platform that analyzes water pipe and service line health to predict failures, helping water utilities plan maintenance, reduce water loss, and prevent catastrophic pipe failures. The company serves utilities across the US and internationally.
Who founded Voda?
Voda was founded by Jim Fitchett in 2017.
Who are Voda's investors?
Voda's investors include CRH Ventures, Echo River Capital, BURNT ISLAND VENTURES.
How much funding has Voda raised?
Voda has disclosed $1.4M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Voda headquartered?
Voda is headquartered in Boston, US.